For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,285 students in Burnet CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Burnet CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,285 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Burnet CISD School District, which is ranked #841 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#844 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
34%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
61%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,997 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,070 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,997
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,070
$14,116
Best Burnet CISD School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quest High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 N Wood St
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6747
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6747
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Rj Richey Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Graves
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-2609
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-2609
Gr: 3-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Burnet High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 The Green Mile
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6193
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6193
Gr: 9-12 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Burnet Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 N Main
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6182
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6182
Gr: 6-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Bertram Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 Main
Bertram, TX 78605
(512) 355-2111
Bertram, TX 78605
(512) 355-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
111 Shady Grove Rd
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-2126
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-2126
Gr: PK-2 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burnet CISD School District?
Burnet CISD School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,285 students.
What is the rank of Burnet CISD School District?
Burnet CISD School District is ranked #841 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Burnet CISD School District?
61% of Burnet CISD School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burnet CISD School District?
Burnet CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Burnet CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,070 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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